Evaluation of Nattokinase for Antithrombotic Effect and Pharmacological Efficacy by a Biological Test and Clinical Trial |
Kim, Jae-Bum
(KPX Bio-Tech Co., LTD.)
Yoo, Chul-Bae (KPX Bio-Tech Co., LTD.) Shin, Hyun-Man (KPX Bio-Tech Co., LTD.) Jung, Joon-Ki (Division of Biotechnology R&D, KRIBB) Jang, Hyung-Wook (KPX Bio-Tech Co., LTD.) |
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